It has been suggested that the Bernabeu supremo is responsible for Ronaldo considering his options, although the Portuguese has denied that is the case.

Ronaldo added on his relationship with Perez: "I have no problem [with him].

"I speak and I greet him, like the good professional that I am. A storm is being created where there isn't one."

Ronaldo claims to have no regrets at having aired his future thoughts in public, although he has reiterated that no further update will be provided until the fallout from an historic 13th European Cup win for Madrid has died down.

"It was not the right time, but I've been honest," he said.

"I don't talk much, but when I talk, I talk.

"Of course I have something to say, but it wasn't the right time, although I don't regret it, because it was honest."